Every few months – and often coinciding with the changing of seasons – I like to write posts about physical fitness because it brings so many good things to our lives. The joy we feel through movement. Better sleep. Better appetites – which often come from cravings for healthier foods. And of course our appearance, as excess weight comes [...]
JUNE OUGHT TO BE DEEMED HOME DÉCOR MONTH AT THE BEACH
Finding your perfect home is a wonderful feeling. Finding beautiful furnishings, art and outside plantings and fixtures can turn it into a forever source of joy. We experience this often with folks who select homes in the new and well-established communities we know so well. Many are [...]
This blog post isn’t fun to write, but it’s very important.
The March AARP Bulletin offers deep details about several frauds that are aimed at scamming seniors by stealing funds and identities. And although a lot of us feel like we’re adept at spotting the signs, the magnitude of danger out there is staggering. There’s a wealth of detail at [...]
If you moved to Delaware when you reached “active adult” status it might have been for our peaceful beaches, abundant natural spaces (including our pristine parks https://www.destateparks.com/) or the opportunity to live in a beautiful home in an amenity-rich community https://www.activeadultsdelaware.com/featured-areas/.
But you might have [...]
Many of the folks we meet through our work at Active Adults emphasize the “active” element in their search for homes, and love having a pool, golf course, pickleball and tennis courts and hiking and biking trails right outside their door. Yet those who are dealing with the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease might assume their active days are [...]
Okay couch potatoes – we’ve all had a nice rest during these cold winter months but pretty soon the weather will get warmer, beckoning you to get outside, get in shape, or do both. If you happen to live in Sussex County there are many different types of gyms – including some, like [...]
Thanksgiving is an enduringly beloved American holiday for many reasons: the sumptuous cuisine, the beauty of the foliage, the extra time we have with our families if we’re fortunate enough and, to many, the joy that comes from doing things to make life better for [...]
Whether you’re recently moved to Delaware or are looking back on many years as a resident, you’re probably grateful for the opportunity to enjoy your senior years in a beautiful and peaceful place. One way to express that gratitude is to volunteer to make life better for [...]
A few weeks ago I started a series of blog posts predicated on the idea that a lot of people feel as if they’re stuck inside because of cold weather doldrums this time of year. I thought it would be a lot of work to go searching for things to do during these “quiet” months.
This week I’m spotlighting a major force in New Castle County – the Newark Senior Center https://newarkseniorcenter.com/. The organization is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, and offers the following services for members who pay $33 a year or $300 for a lifetime membership: